A 100% original D. Nippes Contract Model 1816 original Flintlock Musket, manufactured in Mill Creek, PA. Daniel Nippes took over the gun factory in December of 1812 when his father died. Beginning in 1837 and continuing through 1840, the facility at Mill Creek produced about 1,600 Model 1816 U.S. flintlock muskets, all being of the Type III. The success he had with these first 1,600 muskets led to a second contract of 5,100 Model 1840 muskets between the years of 1842 and 1848.

The Model 1816 was also in production at Springfield (325,000) and Harpers Ferry (350,000) between 1816 to 1844 with around 675,000 muskets produced during this run, while with another 146,421 were being produced by independent contractors. All these arms saw service during the Seminole Wars, Mexican American War (general issue to the army) and many even pressed into service during the Civil War in both the updated percussion and the old flintlock format. A number are known in original flint configuration captured early in the war from Confederates.

The overall condition is very good. The action is excellent. The lock is marked "US", "D. NIPPES" over "PHILA" and dated 1839 at the tail of the lock. The bore is smooth and patinated. The stock is in very good condition and bears a clear inspector's cartouche. The top of the 42 1/2-inch barrel is marked “US” and “JH” with a “P” proof and the barrel tang is dated 1839. The metal parts have a light, but not unsightly, pitting overall. This can be explained by the fact the weapon hung over a fireplace in an 18th century house in Main-Line Philadelphia until 2020. The original threaded ramrod is in place.  A very nice un-molested, original flintlock Model 1816 priced to sell.  [PE] [ph:L]

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